Apex Friendship High School Information Night ~ class of 2019 February 11, 2015

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AFHS Information night Objectives for the night: Provide general information about AFHS Provide a timeline for upcoming events Provide an opportunity to meet staff and ask questions Provide an opportunity to furnish contact information

It’s all about the a’s Academics Athletics Arts Activities Academy of Engineering (AoE)

Core academics English I (Academic & Honors) World History (Academic & Honors) Earth Science (Academic & Honors) OR Honors Biology Math Fundamental Math/Introductory Math Foundations of Math I A/B Math I Foundations of Math II A/B Math II (Academic & Honors)

electives Health & PE (graduation requirement) Fine Arts World Languages Career Technical Education Academy of Engineering

Sample of Ninth Grade Schedule 1 Personal Finance 2 Earth Science 3 Math I 1 World History 4 Visual Arts 2 Dance I 3 English I 4 Healthful Living SMART LUNCH 4 x 4 Block Schedule

New Grading Scale

Grading scale 100 – 90 = A 89 – 80 = B 79 – 70 = C 69 – 60 = D Below 60 = F

Athletics Athletic Director – Matt Clifton AFHS will field all varsity sports with the exception of football in 2015-16 AFHS will compete in the SWAC AFHS will field JV teams as numbers allow

ARTS Band Chorus Dance Drama Visual Arts

ACADEMY of Engineering Career Academy Coordinator- Diane Cadavid Career theme – Engineering Nationally acclaimed curriculum – Project Lead The Way Student cohorts Application process 4 year program Work-based learning continuum Business Advisory Board

Who should apply? Rising 9th Rising 10th grade for 2015-2016 school year only Students who enjoy hands-on learning and projects Students who enjoy being creative and innovative Students looking to be part of a smaller learning community without losing the benefits of a traditional high school Students who plan to continue their education beyond high school Students who want life experiences while in high school

Sample Course Sequence ~ AOE   9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English (4 credits) English I English II English III English IV Social Studies World History American History Part I American History Part II Civics & Economics Science (3 credits) Earth Science Biology A Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry or Physical Science) Student Choice Math Varies Engineering (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering* Principles of Engineering Computer Science and Software Engineering Engineering Design and Development Capstone Course Electives Healthful Living (required)

How to Apply to AOE Pick up application tonight Ask two teachers for a recommendation Write a two-three paragraph summary why you are interested in the Academy of Engineering Submit all paperwork by March 27, 2015 Students pulled in by a lottery ~75 students per grade

activities Student Council Co-curricular clubs Student interest clubs

Parent organizations Athletic Booster Club Band Boosters PTSA Business Alliance Academy Support Group

How to stay connected Twitter @apexfriendship Website is under construction Please complete student/parent question cards tonight

Important dates February 10 & 11- Information nights March - Registration opens March 27 – AoE Applications due Mid-June- Building occupancy June- August- Open House/tours of the building August - Try-outs for fall sports August 25- First day of school

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